Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2025)

500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(17-18)
50-54%
51%
(17-18)
55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
23%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
7%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NE state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Elementary School?
193 students attend Lincoln Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lincoln Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Elementary School?
Lincoln Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lincoln Elementary School offer ?
Lincoln Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Elementary School part of?
Lincoln Elementary School is part of Beatrice Public Schools.

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